Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-02

tCl1 SOIllc lulGTcSIlUg SCOIloS 9DOUU
the people who come to talk OF building houses.
1t sometimes happen that they have ideas which,
II carried out in brick and stone, would involve
cost OF some thirty or forty thousand dollars while
at the same time they have only eight ten thou
sand dollars to spend. They are firm in the belief
that such house could be built for the latter
sum. for they have been told that could be DONE
% ee er eae de for zone little IT, TINS c5S
an uncommon desire in this world, and it
finds an illustration in great many
erected in this city. Even those who build the
cheaper grade OF houses complain that people in
sist, in addition to low rent, upon having all the
modern convenienceS A man who rents house
for SIS a month wants front hall, parlor, a
bathroom, and hot and cold water, and, in conse-
Quence these things are introduced into a house
at the expense of substantial construction and the
use OF good material. 1t operates in the same way
in the case OF larger and more pretentious houses
houses IS the result Of the desire to make a great
show with little money.
COOPERATION IN BUILDING HOMES.
man who controls considerable capital, talking
recently with representative OF labor organiza-
tions suggested that the wOrkingmen might bene-
fit themselves by forming cooperative organiza-
ton for the purpose Of securing homes. How this
could be effected was merely outlined, as the
capitalist said, and he would leave the details to
be arranged ii the matter should ever take practi-
cal shape. He suggested that a number OF men
representing the different trades might form an
their labor In erecting houses The ground and
the material to De supplied by the capitalist who
would also have the work Supplemented. Some
OF the men want homes for themselves and their
families, and others do not as they are not mar
| ried. The houses for those who want them might
feey WeSa ptasme a ane p wnsa
associated mechanics at the cost OF building minus
the cost OF the labor, including however the cost
third OF the amount invested in a house. would
represent cash payment by the member Of the
association who occupied it. The balance could
be paid in monthly instruments, not much larger
than the average amount paid for rent each
month; so that in a few years the entire amount
would be paid and the man own his home. The
other members who do not need, or want house
| OF their own, would have claim upon those pro-
vided with houses for a certain amount OF their
In the same way If they so desired. The scheme
would require united, harmonious action upon the
part OF the workingnen, and with this condition
1t Is thought that such plan would be practical
and advantageous. This scheme is only crudely
outlined above and the details to the rights OF
each OF the persons interested when worked out,
would probably result in system very similar to
that OF the building associations.
MONEY FOR SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENTS.
The suburbs OF the city will, during the coming
season, receive much larger share OF the expen-
ditures for public improvements than has been
usual. In addition to the $4,000 appropriated
roads the District Commissioners have $4,000
roads, it being made Obligatory upon them by
Tenleytown, Bladensburg, Bennings and East
ern Branch roads. to the District line.
Tsy b esns also t as t1 work disposal
sewerage. Already plans are being made for a
comprehensive suburban sewer system, and the
money spent this year will be expended in accord
ance with this general plan. In addition to these
apRroprlati9nS aggregatng there is LETT
70 90 M nnel
contracts for the extension OF 18th street and
Massachusetts avenue, and for other current
work. The work on Massachusetts avenue viii be
carried nearly to Rock Creek TO continue the
work on 18th street win require the condemnation
OF some property lying near the Columbia road.
road Besides these sums to be expended on roads
and sewers there Is $11O 600 for constructing
bridge across the Eastern Branch at the eastern
owners in the eastern part Of the District think
Will be OF great benefit.
MR.. J. E. sIcKLEs RESIDENCE.
Connecticut avenue will soon be further
adorned by an elegant new residence to be built
for Mr.. j. E. Sickles, the designs for which have
been prepared by T. F. Schneider, architect. The
house will stand on the east side Of Connecticut
avenue next to the corner Of and south OF street.
and will have frontage OF 81 feet The front
will be OF brown stone to the second story window
A Circular bay window extends to the third S Hnor
entirely OF stone, where 1t finishes, not as the
conventional bay, but with a copper, Moorish
carved frieze extends around the bay, and much
OF the Stone moulded courses terminate with
so sUns steps w ISas ss4 n
trade the visitor passes beneath an arch
eight foot wide, which rests on heavy
vestibue, the walls Of which are OF stone and the
door tiles over the entrance In the second story
is a large arched window, and at the third floor
which extends above the steep slate roof OF
the building, and has copper Moorish
Columns the Above stone SRs
bay-window. The entrance door is Of oak, with
black iron hinges extending across the door: The
corner Is a fireplace. A sham window will be de-
signed in the nantel top. and. by an ingenious ar
from the entrance through the coiored eiass as Of
the staircase hall These halls VIII be wainscoted
were, and returns towards the mont
ss sD4 5Pe large e aSnsoon which s
which is circular tower to be used as conserya-
tory. In the front OF the house is the parlor and
OF these apartments, together with the halls are
connected by very wide sliding doors, which az
ford fine vista from the 'front.' hall: The draw
ing room ana library viii be finished In cherry, and
the dining room In oak.
DIR. HAGNER's NEW HOUSE
The vacant lot adjoining Wormley's Hotel on
10th street is to be improved by the owner. DR.
D. II. Hagner, by the erection OF residence The
ground lies between WOrmley's and brick house
owned by Dr: Hagner ana occupied by DR.. Baxter.
plans for the new house, has adapted them to the
construction OF the adjoining house, so that the
two buildings could be united II there was any
occasion for building OF that size. The new resi-
dence Will have o frontage OF twenty seven feef
will be three stories In height and win have az,
octagonal bay window running to the top.
Completeness.
O. love that all my being warns!
o. love that shields my life from stormal
o. love that every impulse wills,
And ever ditting fancy fills!
q, love that shjnes through all nv draams
HAT sar s11x nth the summer streams:
And rounds all discord into praisei
lean my face upon thy breast
AS bends my moo -Tay to the west
And calmly In my open boat,
floating sing and singing ioat,
] wait no more by wayside lakes,
10 dslly with the reeds and brakes:
behind me fade the mountain snoVp
And In my face tho June wind blovp